Clinical Support Worker

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Upton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust on the Wirral peninsula is seeking a full time Clinical Support Worker to join Ward 27, an Acute Medical Ward for Care of the Elderly patients.

You will provide and support patients with personal and clinical care under supervision of Registered Nurses and doctors, maintain accurate records on Cerner, observe patients, report changes, and assist with daily living tasks in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Provide and support patients as necessary with delivering both personal and clinical care activities relevant to training.
• Maintain accurate records of the patient’s care, documenting as appropriate on the Electronic Patient Record (Cerner) in line with Trust, professional and departmental guidelines.
• Observe patients and reports any changes to a Registered professional for review.
• Report any abnormal findings directly to the registered professional in charge or doctor.
• Undertake a range of basic housekeeping, stock control and administrative duties within the clinical environment.
• Carrying out 1:1 with patients who is requiring enhanced observations, high risk of falls or requiring close monitering.
• Actively engage with patients through positive interaction such as conversations , games.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.

Responsibilities

• Provide and support patients with personal and clinical care activities as required.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient care on Cerner in accordance with guidelines.
• Observe patients and escalate any changes to the registered professional.
• Record and report abnormal findings to the in‑charge clinician.
• Perform basic housekeeping, stock control and administrative duties in the clinical area.
• Provide 1:1 support for patients needing enhanced observations or high‑risk monitoring.
• Engage patients with conversations, activities and social interaction.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen on Ward 27 for a full time Clinical Support Worker to join our team.

Ward 27 is a 29 bedded Acute Medical Ward for Care of the Elderly patients.

A Clinical Support Worker (CSW) is responsible for providing healthcare to patients and supporting with clinical duties under the supervision of Registered Nurses, doctors and other registered healthcare professionals.

Their role is essential in ensuring the well‑being and comfort of patients during their hospital admission ensuring they receive high quality care.

If you are a passionate person whom thrives from giving excellent patient care and contributing to a positive patient experience this is the position for you.

• Provide and support patients as necessary with delivering both personal and clinical care activities relevant to training.
• Maintain accurate records of the patient’s care, documenting as appropriate on the Electronic Patient Record (Cerner) in line with Trust, professional and departmental guidelines.
• Observe patients and reports any changes to a Registered professional for review.
• Report any abnormal findings directly to the registered professional in charge or doctor.
• Undertake a range of basic housekeeping, stock control and administrative duties within the clinical environment.
• Carrying out 1:1 with patients who is requiring enhanced observations, high risk of falls or requiring close monitering.
• Actively engage with patients through positive interaction such as conversations , games.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Anna Anderson Job title: Ward Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0151 678 7469

Ext 2380

or contact Hanna Tawakol, Deputy Ward Manager